I have the SSD's set up as a hardware RAID 0, and the BIOS and RAID monitor both say the array is functioning properly, but when I go to install Windows 8, the install window won't even recognize the array exists. It doesn't even show the individual drives - the drive list is just blank - whether I have the Barracuda plugged in or not. I have attempted to install the latest (V3.8.1540.3) and previous (V3.8.1540.2) versions of the AMD RAID driver from the ASUS website via thumb drive, but I always return from the attempted install to a blank list. Thus, I can't even make it in to Windows to try anything.

I searched interwebs forums all day, and and found other people with similar issues, but no real answers. What gives?

No, this rig is a completely new build. I've updated the BIOS driver to the latest available from the ASUS website, but that didn't change anything.

I also thought I would have to format the array, but I haven't been able to find any options in either the BIOS or the RAID menu to let me do that. I'm currently reading that thread you posted the link to, Kleinkinstein, but many of his methods seem to hinge on Windows realizing your array even exists.

It very well could be that the southbridge chip on the motherboard is faulty and is not seen at all by Windows 8. The only way to be sure is to try installing a discrete RAID card and seeing if that solves the problem. One of the reviews on this particular motherboard at NewEgg's site described a similar issue with the drives not being seen by Windows and the reviewer ended up RMAing it. How long have you had this board?

Did you buy it online (say, from NewEgg) or from a brick-and-mortar retail store? If you bought it from an online retailer, check their return policy and call them for a replacement. Otherwise, contact ASUS and see what they can tell you concerning this issue.

Yeah call Asus for some support. They are good and so are there user forum's, esp, Sabertooth owners. Check 'em out.

Ohhhh, and by w8 benefits you must be eluding to the one second shaved off boot time and big colorful Fisher Price touch tiles for your non-touch lcd panel. Yeah, definitely not worth it to give up just yet.

Personally I would try loading win 7 or XP just to see if those operating systems can see the drives (Raid Array) after using the F6 option to load the drivers for the raid array. It may be win 8 at fault here and needs to be fixed. You might also try using a Live Linux cd to see if it finds the array. If the options I listed bomb out call Asus like the above posters suggested.

I have a Sabertooth motherboard running right now, but have never tried to Raid any drives on it.

Well I tried Windows 7 also, but it experienced the same issue. I called ASUS support, but they weren't very helpful. I filled out an RMA form to send the board back to Newegg, so we'll see how number two does.

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